Which of the Following Is a Major Justification for Public

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major justification for public aid to agriculture in the United States?

• A)The demand for farm products is income elastic.
• B)Technological progress has greatly reduced the demand for farm products.
• C)Farmers sell their products in highly imperfect markets and buy resources in highly competitive markets.
• D)Farmers are subject to extraordinary hazards that are hard to insure against.

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Definitions:

Collecting Duct

Straight tubule that extends from the cortex of the kidney to the tip of the renal pyramid. Filtrate from the distal convoluted tubes enters the collecting duct and is carried to the calyces.

Excretory Organ

Organs involved in the removal of waste products and excess substances from the body, including kidneys, liver, lungs, and skin.

Glomerular Endothelium

The inner lining of the glomerulus in the kidney, involved in the filtration of blood to form urine.

Filtration Membrane

A barrier that separates particles based on size, allowing some to pass while blocking others, specifically in the context of biological systems like the kidneys.